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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.93, 22,899.27 and 9,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.93, 22,899.27 and 9,040.17 is: 12,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.93 : 22,899.27 = 9,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.93/22,899.27 = 9,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.93x = 22,899.27 × 9,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.93x = 207,013,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013,413.45/16,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.25

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